Mowing claws. How to cut the claws of a cat?

Many owners of cats hesitate, not knowing, Is it possible to cut the claws of a cat, or not. These doubts are fully justified. Long and sharp cat claws can cause significant damage to your furniture, so it seems logical to cut them. But is it natural to cut the claws of a cat? In nature, cats do not cut their claws and do nothing-they live well. Why interfere in the natural course of things?

In fact, wild cats haircut claws andreally do not need - they lead an active lifestyle, run a lot, move, climb the trees. Nails are sewn naturally. And domestic cats often go out on the street (due to the whims of masters, old age or illness) and do not show such activity. Claws begin to grow, cling to soft furniture and carpets, interfere with the cat, and sometimes grow into the fingertips. In this case, it is necessary to cut off the claws of a cat. Also, the clipping of the claws may be necessary if the cat has broken the claw, and a piece of claw hangs on the end.

Therefore, if your cat moves a little, and claws do not have time to grind off, you can not do without regular clipping. Cut the claws of a cat with ordinary scissors can not, you need the so-called veterinary guillotine cutters. In addition to nippers, you can use a nail file to after polishing sharp edges.

Mowing claws is a responsible job. In the cat's claws there are nerve endings and blood vessels, so if you are cutting the claws of a catwrong, you can damage them. If your cat has clear claws that are devoid of pigment, it will be easy to notice the blood vessel. If the claws of your fluffy pet are dark, heavily pigmented, the location of the blood vessel will have to be determined empirically. In this case, it is better to trim the claw slightly less than a little more.

Mowing claws without an assistant is a complicated matter, that's why it's best to cut the claws of a cat together. Ask your "assistant" to hold the cat tightly (best of all - on a firm flat surface, for example, a table), arm with a nippers and proceed to a haircut.

To the cat released claws from the pads, take the skin over the claw with your thumb, andpaw paws from below behind the claw-forefinger, and tighten the fingers (but only slightly!). Only the tip of the claw needs to be trimmed, so as not to damage the blood vessels and nerve endings - you can cause severe bleeding or inflammation. Movements must be fast, accurate and accurate. To cut it is necessary precisely across a claw, instead of obliquely.

In turn, having cut off claws on each paw, treat them with hydrogen peroxide. If you still managed to damage the blood vessel, and the bleeding started, you need to stop it. Quickly stop blood allowsa haemostatic pencil. If it is not at hand, attach a clean scrap of cloth or sprinkle the damaged claw with talc. If the bleeding is weak, you can press the claw into a piece of soap - this should help. If the bleeding is severe and does not stop, you need to apply a pressure bandage and contact the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Mowing claws should be regular, but not too frequent. Once every two weeks it will be enough. Note that some cats do not like very much,when they clipped their claws violently. Your pet can show aggression and fight in every possible way, and it will not be easy to tame it. In this case it is better to turn to a professional - then both you and your cat will remain healthy, whole and unharmed.

And do not forget that shearing claws is an addition to the scratching of the claw, but not her replacement. If you cheat the opportunity to sharpen the catclaws in a specially designated place, she quickly switches to furniture. A cat needs to sharpen claws - this is its natural need. When a cat fights a nail, its claws are "refreshed" - freed from the dead layer.

Scratch and regular claw cutting - a pledge that the paws of your pet will always be in perfect condition!